Private tuition is also available for all of the above genres and singing.

Jo Jo’s is IDTA qualified, and we actively encourage our students to partake in graded exams and local dance competitions.

Biannually we host a ‘School Show’, providing the students the experience and opportunity to perform on stage, in front of an audience.

Our shows have a great track record of being a huge success and both students and audience members thoroughly enjoy them.

Visit our gallery for photos and video clips of our past performances

Ballet

Ballet for pleasure, Ballet for the more serious-minded. This classical style of expressive movement has something to offer for everyone. Ballet dates back to the 17th century. The conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today. Choreographers have been influenced by composers through the ages. Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance.

Modern Jazz

Modern Jazz is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to begin to prepare the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation, one minute you may be dancing to the rhythm of a drum, the next to a funky jazz style.

You may explore contrast between expansion and relaxation or learn to isolate in a slick stylish mood, it is a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other class members and really dance to express your feelings.

Tap Dancing

First started in the mid 1800s tap is an exciting form of dance which students wear special shoes equipped with metal taps.
Dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmatic patterns and timely beats.

Cheerleading

Cheerleading began in America during the early 1800s with a very enthusiastic young man shouting support for his team.
Developing throughout the 20th century Lawrence “Hertie “ Herkimer founded their first cheerleading organisation.
In the 1960s the cheerleaders started using vinyl pom poms and the first cheerleading teams appeared.

There has been a huge demand in the 21st century and cheerleading has grown considerably with increases of competitions and cheerleading squads.

Body Conditionng & Technique

This class is to develop students’ strength, flexibility and stamina with a fun hard core workout to modern music. We work on improving ballet and jazz technique and create different styles of choreography each week.

Street Dance

Have you ever seen the hottest pop band’s music video or performance on Top of the Pops? Then you will already know what Streetdance looks like. Streetdance takes any form of popular music – from pop to hip hop – and choreographs routines to the beats. We have seen that, only too often, the most successful pop acts have made it big by combining Streetdance routines with their tunes and lyrics.

Theatrecraft

This most exciting dance form encompasses the wide spectrum of productions that are Musical Theatre. Shows like Grease, My Fair Lady, Bombay Dreams, The Lion King etc all diverse styles but all embraced by the Theatre Craft Title. A dance form for theatrical performance, preparing the body physically through exercise and stimulating artistic ability through dance movement, improvisation and interpretation of music.

The use of hand props, make up and much more – it provides all the ‘must have’ qualities for today’s amateur and professional dancer.

Musical Theatre

So you want to be a star ? or maybe just want to have the moves and fun of the stars! So start with the IDTA Musical Theatrte Syllabus.
A fusion of all modern music and dance styles.Musical Theatre takes you to inspirational heights, The spot light is on you!

Acro Gym

A gymnastic discipline where gymnasts work together and perform routines consisting of acrobatic moves, dance and tumbling, set to music. Exercises to improve a balance and focus on strength, poise and flexibility.

Adult 3 in 1

Making fitness fun! Work at your own pace and achieve your personal goals with our stamina building cardio workout, followed by some body conditioning and finishing with a boogie in an array of styles.

Each block of sessions leads to a new style of dance whether it be ballet, tap, street or even the Charleston!

Testimonials

Thank you and well done to everyone in the shows and to those who worked so hard behind the scenes organising everything and everyone. Molly has enjoyed this amazing experience and i believe she is going to sleep well tonight, just as i believe all of you will. It was a wonderful sow. What a talented lot you all are. Looking forward to seeing the next one already xxxxxx

Karen PullenParent

Jo Jo’s school of Dance and Performing Arts is like a second family. All the teachers put in 110 percent to ensure all enjoy their class and excels in performing

Paighton SteptoeStudent

Jo Jo’s is a great place full of happy teachers and pupils. They are all having a wonderful time whilst doing what they love the most,,, Performing

Millie WinsburyStudent

Well done everyone i watched the show tonight and one word amazing one of the best shows i’ve ever seen XX

Deb WinsburyParent

Jo such a great show, thank you so much to Zoe and Emma for looking after my baby, she’s been telling me all the lovely things she’s been doing, well done everyone xxx

Kellie StrevensParent

Well done everyone! Shows were amazing! Thank you to everyone, JO, Krystal, Gemma, Courtney, Chaperones and the ‘Seniors’ and to the ‘little ones’! Thank you for my award!!! And good luck to Sophie and Louise, you’ll be missed! You should all be proud! xx

Ellie Perry-TaylorStudent

Feel so blessed to have become part of the Jo Jo’s team family, what a fabulous bunch you all are! Congratulations on a great show everyone and performers you should all be very proud of yourselves, you shone like true stars.

Courtney JonesTeacher

I’ve been dancing at Jo Jo’s for 7 years and have loved every minute. Everyone is treated like family.

Olivia DurrantStudent

As a parent I have enjoyed watching my daughter progress through the school. I have also been impressed with the dedication and professionalism of the teachers allowing the students to grow at their own pace.

Craig DurrantParent

Jo you have the most amazing seniors at your school. The ‘My heart will go on’ pointe dance was fab. As was the whole show, you should be proud of yourself, your team and your dance family. I’m glad my girls go to Jo Jo’s School of dance x